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Home2 Suites Troy
Hotel Maintenance Technician / Houseman
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What they do
A Maid or Housekeeping Staff provides cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in private residences, office buildings, colleges, other institutions.
$29,252 / year median in Alabama
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Join our dynamic team as a Hotel Maintenance Technician / Houseman, where your expertise will ensure the seamless operation and upkeep of our hotel facilities. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for maintaining building systems, performing repairs, and supporting the overall cleanliness and functionality of guest areas. Your proactive approach and technical skills will help create a welcoming environment that exceeds guest expectations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facilities maintenance talents while contributing to an exceptional guest experience. Duties Perform routine inspections and maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical equipment, plumbing systems, and building interior components to ensure optimal operation. Repair and troubleshoot electrical issues using schematics, wiring diagrams, and tools such as ohmmeters and hand tools. Conduct plumbing repairs including leak fixes, pipe replacements, and system maintenance to uphold safety standards. Handle carpentry tasks such as maintenance painting, drywall repairs, door adjustments, and furniture fixes to maintain the hotel's aesthetic appeal. Operate programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for building automation systems and oversee facilities equipment maintenance to improve efficiency. Ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently while providing excellent customer service to guests and staff. Maintain detailed records of repairs, schematics, maintenance schedules, and safety procedures to support ongoing facilities management. Support cleaning crews by performing general housekeeping duties related to facility upkeep when needed. Experience Proven experience in facilities maintenance or building repair roles within hospitality or manufacturing environments. Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in electrical work, plumbing system maintenance, HVAC system repair, and carpentry. Familiarity with schematics, wiring diagrams, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and electrical equipment repair techniques. Experience with maintenance painting and residential painting tasks to enhance interior aesthetics. Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, ohmmeters, and other diagnostic instruments confidently. Supervising or leadership experience is a plus for coordinating team efforts effectively. Excellent communication skills in English for clear reporting and customer interaction. Knowledge of facilities equipment maintenance standards aligned with Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) practices is highly desirable. Join us in delivering outstanding service through expert facility care! Your technical skills combined with a proactive attitude will help us maintain a safe, comfortable environment that guests love. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to apply their diverse maintenance expertise in a lively hospitality setting!